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NATIONAL

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US--DISASTER DELAYS

AP finds major disaster declarations are taking longer under Trump

SUMMARY: Disaster survivors are waiting longer for federal aid. A new Associated Press analysis found that it’s taking more than a month, on average, for President Donald Trump to approve major disaster declarations after receiving requests. That’s up from an average of less than two weeks during the 1990s and early 2000s. Those wait times had grown to about three weeks during the past decade. The delays mean individuals must wait longer for federal aid for living expenses, lodging, and home repairs. Delays also can hamper recovery efforts by local officials uncertain about federal reimbursement for cleanup and rebuilding costs.

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US--MICHIGAN-FAKE ELECTORS

Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Donald Trump in 2020

SUMMARY: A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. District Court Judge Kristen Simmons decided in a Tuesday hearing that the cases won’t go to trial. Charges were brought by the state’s Democratic attorney general over two years ago. The people charged include a few high profile members of the Republican Party in the battleground state. Each faced eight charges of forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery. The 15 had been accused of submitting certificates that falsely said Trump won the election in Michigan, when in fact President Joe Biden carried the state.

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US--MEDIA-PUBLIC BROADCASTING

PBS, NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts

SUMMARY: A month after Congress voted to strip public media of public money, PBS and NPR stations are working to cope — and survive. More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area. For example, the PBS station in Spokane, Washington, has turned to viewers for emergency donations, but a significant part of their membership is from Canada, and many are already angry with the U.S. because of President Donald Trump’s drive to make the country the 51st state. Many stations are heartened by the way viewers are responding, and different ideas to save money are emerging.

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US--TROPICAL WEATHER

Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but still could create dangerous surf in Hawaii

SUMMARY: Forecasters say Hurricane Kiko has weakened into a tropical storm but still could create life-threatening surf and rip currents in Hawaii. The storm is forecast to pass to the north of the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday and Wednesday as it continues to weaken. The threat of direct impacts on the islands has decreased, though people in Hawaii are asked to monitor the storm’s progress in case circumstances change. The National Hurricane Center says waves are forecast to peak early Tuesday through Wednesday. There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

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US--DISASTER DELAYS-TAKEAWAYS

Takeaways from an AP analysis about longer delays in approving US disaster aid

SUMMARY: An Associated Press analysis reveals that survivors of major natural disasters in the U.S. are waiting longer for federal aid. The AP found that it took less than two weeks, on average, for presidents to approve requests for major disaster declarations during the 1990s and early 2000s. That rose to around three weeks in the past decade and now averages over a month during President Donald Trump’s current term. The delays mean individuals must wait longer for federal aid for living expenses, lodging, and home repairs. Delays also can cause uncertainty for local officials, leading some to pause or scale back recovery efforts.

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US--COMMUTER STABBING-CHARLOTTE

Charlotte leaders criticized over killing of Ukrainian woman as Trump, MAGA target another Dem city

SUMMARY: Officials in Charlotte, North Carolina, are facing sharp criticism over the fatal stabbing of a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month. The death has drawn attention from President Donald Trump and MAGA allies who blame Democrats for what they say is out-of-control crime in blue cities. Critics say the 23-year-old’s death could have been prevented, and say officials failed to keep a man with a history of mental illness, arrests and erratic behavior off the streets before he killed her. Trump on Monday called the suspect “a madman, a lunatic.” Police say the woman fled the war in Ukraine only to be killed in an apparently random attack in August.

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US--TRUMP-CHICAGO

New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention

SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security is trumpeting the start of a new immigration operation in Chicago that’s stirring up fresh confusion and anxiety. The latest effort targets people without legal permission to live in the U.S. who have criminal records but it appeared separate from a promised surge of immigration agents or National Guard deployment President Donald Trump has promised for two weeks. Adding to the confusion was a handful of immigration arrests over the weekend in Chicago, which activated the city’s vocal activist network and worries that it was the start of something bigger.

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US--TRUMP-SHOOTING ATTEMPT

Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump apologizes to potential jurors

SUMMARY: The man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida stood before a group of potential jurors in a Florida courtroom and said he was “sorry for bringing you all in here.” Ryan Routh is representing himself in the trial that began Monday in the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon approved Routh’s request to represent himself but insisted on standby counsel. Jury selection started Monday, with three batches of 60 jurors arriving at the federal courtroom in Fort Pierce. Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and several firearm violations.

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US--TRUMP-COLUMNIST-LAWSUIT

Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has upheld a civil jury’s decision requiring President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to columnist E. Jean Carroll. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan rejected Trump’s appeal on Monday, affirming the damages as fair and reasonable. The award included $65 million in punitive damages. It stemmed from Trump’s repeated social media attacks against Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault in the 1990s. A separate jury also awarded Carroll $5 million in a 2023 sexual assault and defamation case. Trump’s lawyers had sought a new trial, but the court’s decision maintains the original judgment.

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US--TRUMP-EPSTEIN

Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress

SUMMARY: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump. Trump has said he did not write the letter or create the drawing of a curvaceous woman that surrounds the letter. He filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for earlier reporting on his link to the letter. The letter was included as part of a 2003 album compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday. The full House committee released a copy of the entire album Monday night. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that “it’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it.”

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US--SUPREME COURT-IMMIGRATION STOPS

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizens

SUMMARY: The Supreme Court is clearing the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles, another victory for President Donald Trump at the high court. The justices Monday lifted a restraining order from a judge who found patrols were conducting indiscriminate arrests in LA. The order barred agents from stopping people solely based on their race, language, job or location. The plaintiffs included U.S. citizens swept up in immigration stops. Justice Brett Kavanaugh says the lower-court judge went too far in restricting how agents can carry out brief stops for questioning. In a dissenting opinion, Justice Sonia Sotomayor says people were thrown to the ground and handcuffed because of their looks and accents.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--QATAR-EXPLOSION

Israeli strike targets Hamas leaders in Qatar as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal

SUMMARY: Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar as they considered a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Tuesday’s strike on the territory of a U.S. ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages. Qatar, which has served as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, condemned the “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms” as smoke rose over its capital, Doha. It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the strike. Hamas has survived numerous assassinations of top leaders.

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EU--FRANCE-POLITICS-WHAT TO KNOW

France’s prime minister is ousted as the nation drifts into turmoil

SUMMARY: Prime Minister François Bayrou has resigned after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament. The third toppling of a head of government in 14 months leaves President Emmanuel Macron scrambling for a successor and a nation caught in a cycle of collapse. Bayrou lasted just nine months in office. Even that was three times longer than his predecessor. He gambled on a budget demanding over €40 billion in savings. The plan froze welfare, cut civil-service jobs and scrapped two public holidays many French see as part of their national rhythm.

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EU--DENMARK-GREENLAND-FORCED CONTRACEPTION

Over 350 Greenlandic women and girls forcibly given contraception by Danish officials, report says

SUMMARY: More than 350 Greenlandic Indigenous women and girls, including some 12 years old and younger, were forcibly given contraception by Danish health authorities in cases that date back to the 1960s. That’s according to an independent report released Tuesday. The Inuit victims, many of them teenagers, were either fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices, known as IUDs or coils, or given a hormonal birth control injection. They were not told details about the procedure or did not give their consent. The governments of Denmark and Greenland officially apologized last month for their roles in the historic mistreatment in an apparent attempt to get out ahead of the highly anticipated report.

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AS--NEPAL-PROTEST

Nepal’s prime minister resigns as protests against the government and corruption rage on

SUMMARY: Nepal’s prime minister resigned as protests against a short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent. Tuesday’s demonstrations expanded into broader criticism of the government and accusations of corruption among the Himalayan country’s political elite. The resignation appeared to have little effect on the unrest. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on the streets late in the day. They blocked roads, stormed government buildings and set them on fire. In some cases, they attacked political leaders. A day earlier, demonstrations led by young people angry about the blocking of several social media sites gripped the capital. Police opened fired on the crowds, killing 19 people. The ban was lifted Tuesday, but the protests continued.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of expanded military operation

SUMMARY: Israel’s military warned Gaza City residents on Tuesday to evacuate ahead of its plans to take control of what it portrays as Hamas’ last remaining stronghold and where hundreds of thousands of people remain under conditions of famine. Just hours later, Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leaders in Qatar. The strike came as negotiations over ending the war in Gaza appeared at a standstill. The warnings directed at Gaza City are the first calling for a full evacuation. Associated Press reporters saw lines of cars and trucks leaving on Tuesday, more than previous days. Children and adults sat atop piles of blankets, furniture, and clothing stacked on trucks and wagons.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Russian glide bomb attack in eastern Ukraine kills at least 24 people collecting their pensions

SUMMARY: Officials say a Russian glide bomb has struck a village in eastern Ukraine as people stood in line in the open air to collect their monthly pension. Authorities say the blast Tuesday killed at least 24 people and injured 19 others. The bomb hit the Donetsk region village of Yarova at around 11 a.m. local time, authorities said. The village lies less than 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the front line. It was the latest Russian attack to kill civilians. More than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the three-year war, the United Nations says. With U.S.-led peace efforts making no headway in recent months, Russia has escalated its aerial barrages of Ukraine.

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AS—CHINA-US-DIGITAL CAGE

US tech companies enabled the surveillance and detention of hundreds of thousands in China

SUMMARY: An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known. Firms including IBM, Dell, and Cisco sold billions in technology to Chinese police and government agencies, despite repeated warnings that such tools were being used to quash dissent, persecute religious sects and target minorities. Critically, American surveillance technologies allowed a brutal mass detention campaign in the far west region of Xinjiang. Most of the companies told AP they comply with U.S. and Chinese laws and regulations.

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ML--JERUSALEM-ANCIENT PIPE ORGAN

After 800 years of silence, the oldest pipe organ in the Christian world sounds once more

SUMMARY: After 800 years of silence, a pipe organ that researchers say is the oldest in the Christian world has roared back to life at a monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City. Composed of original pipes from the 11th century, the instrument emitted a full, hearty sound as musician David Catalunya played a liturgical chant called Benedicamus Domino Flos Filius. Catalunya, who led the project to restore the organ, told a news conference Monday that attendees were witnessing a grand development in the history of music. “This organ was buried with the hope that one day it would play again,” he says. “And the day has arrived, nearly eight centuries later.”

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LT--BRAZIL-BOLSONARO-TRIAL

Brazil’s Supreme Court nears a verdict in coup plot trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro

SUMMARY: A panel of Brazilian Supreme Court justices is expected to decide this week whether former President Jair Bolsonaro is guilty or not of plotting to stay in power illegally after his 2022 election defeat. The far-right politician is accused of plotting to subvert democratic rule after his loss to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. If convicted, the right-wing ex-leader Bolsonaro could be sentenced to decades behind bars. He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and says the trial is politically motivated. The trial is resuming Tuesday with a vote on the five charges against Bolsonaro expected to culminate in a verdict Thursday or Friday.

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AS—CHINA-US-DIGITAL CAGE-TAKEAWAYS

Takeaways from AP’s investigation into how US tech companies enabled China’s digital police state

SUMMARY: An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known. Firms including IBM, Dell, and Cisco sold billions in technology to Chinese police and government agencies, despite repeated warnings that such tools were being used to quash dissent, persecute religious sects and target minorities. Critically, American surveillance technologies allowed a brutal mass detention campaign in the far west region of Xinjiang. Most of the companies told AP they comply with U.S. and Chinese laws and regulations.

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AS—CHINA-US-DIGITAL CAGE-DETAILED FINDINGS

Detailed findings from AP investigation into how US tech firms enabled China’s digital police state

SUMMARY: An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known. Firms including IBM, Dell, and Cisco sold billions in technology to Chinese police and government agencies, despite repeated warnings that such tools were being used to quash dissent, persecute religious sects and target minorities. Critically, American surveillance technologies allowed a brutal mass detention campaign in the far west region of Xinjiang. Most of the companies told AP they comply with U.S. and Chinese laws and regulations.

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AS--HONG KONG-SAME-SEX-PARTNERSHIP

Years of activism resulted in a Hong Kong same-sex partnership bill, but a tough vote remains

SUMMARY: Hong Kong lawmakers are set to debate a government-proposed framework to recognize same-sex partnerships. The debate this week will result in a vote determining the future of the city’s same-sex couples. The proposal follows a 2023 landmark court ruling in favor of same-sex couples’ rights. Passage of the bill would allow couples who already have formed unions overseas to register their partnerships locally and receive rights in handling medical and after-death matters. Many same-sex couples and advocates find the bill limiting but still support its passage.

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ML--MIDEAST-INTERNET-CABLE CUT

Commercial shipping likely cut Red Sea cables that disrupted internet access, experts say

SUMMARY: Experts say a ship likely cut cables in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The International Cable Protection Committee reported Tuesday that 15 submarine cables pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Over the weekend, authorities identified affected cables as the South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 4, the India-Middle East-Western Europe and the FALCON GCX cables. Doug Madory from Kentik said the list expanded to include the Europe India Gateway cable. John Wrottesley from the committee suggested commercial shipping activity caused the damage. Rerouting traffic after such cuts can cause internet lag, affecting at least 10 nations, including India and the UAE.

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EU--EUROPE-BELARUS

Czech Republic and allies break up Belarus spy network across Europe

SUMMARY: The Czech Republic’s counterintelligence agency says it has broken up a spy network being built by Belarus. The operation was carried out with help from agencies in Hungary and Romania. The Czech agency known as BIS announced Monday that European agents discovered Belarusian spies in several European countries. A former deputy head of Moldovan intelligence was among those involved. The Czechs also expelled a Belarusian agent operating as a diplomat and gave the person 72 hours to leave. BIS said that Belarus created the network because of its diplomats’ freedom to travel across Europe. It hasn’t immediately offered more details.

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AS--PAKISTAN-FLOODS

Pakistan evacuates 25,000 people from eastern city as rivers threaten flooding

SUMMARY: Pakistani officials say rescuers backed by troops have evacuated more than 25,000 people from a city in eastern Pakistan as rising rivers threatened to flood the region. The latest evacuations from Jalalpur Pirwala came two days after a rescue boat capsized in floodwaters on the city’s outskirts and five people were killed. The director-general of the Punjab Disaster Management Authority said that the emergency rescue operation began late Sunday and continued through the night. He said that about 25,000 residents from high-risk neighborhoods had been moved to safer areas by Monday morning.

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LT--MEXICO-TRAIN CRASH

Freight train slams into a bus outside Mexico City and kills at least 10 people

SUMMARY: Authorities in Mexico say a train has collided with a double-decker bus northwest of Mexico City, killing at least 10 people and injuring 55. The accident took place early Monday in the town of Atlacomulco. The state of Mexico’s civil defense agency said via X that authorities were still working the site of the accident, in an industrial area. No details were immediately given about how it occurred. One video circulated on social platforms showed the bus in heavy traffic slowly moving across the train tracks when the fast-moving train suddenly appeared out of frame, ramming the bus at its midpoint.

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ML--ISRAEL-SHOOTING

Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack on Jerusalem bus stop

SUMMARY: Palestinian attackers have opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem during the morning rush hour, killing six people and wounding 12. An Israeli soldier and civilians shot and killed the two attackers, and police later arrested a third person. Monday’s attack at a major intersection is the deadliest in Israel since October 2024. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who visited the scene, warned that Israel is “fighting a war on multiple fronts.” The Israeli military is encircling Palestinian villages near Ramallah in response. Hamas hailed the attack as a “natural response” to Israeli actions. The war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians to date.

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CB--PUERTO RICO-US-PETE HEGSETH

Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean

SUMMARY: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have arrived in Puerto Rico as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean. Their arrival Monday in the U.S. territory comes more than a week after ships carrying hundreds of U.S. Marines deployed to Puerto Rico for what officials said was a training exercise, a move that some on the island have criticized. But Hegseth said in a video posted on X late Monday that the deployed Marines were not training but “on the front lines.” The visit comes as the U.S. prepares to deploy 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico.

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US--IMMIGRATION-RAID-HYUNDAI-PLANT

Attorney says detained Korean Hyundai workers had special skills for short-term jobs

SUMMARY: An immigration attorney says many South Korean workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia were brought in for highly specialized work that Americans aren’t trained to perform. Atlanta attorney Charles Kuck represents four South Koreans who were among 475 workers rounded up in the raid last week west of Savannah, They included 300 Korean nationals, and Kuck most had come for short-term jobs installing equipment for producing electric vehicle batteries. The detentions have caused confusion, shock and a sense of betrayal among many people in South Korea, a key U.S. ally.

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EU--BRITAIN-BANKSY

New Banksy mural of a judge beating a protester to be removed from outside London court

SUMMARY: A new Banksy mural showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from outside a London court. HM Courts and Tribunals said Monday that the mural would be removed because of rules about listed buildings that are protected by law. The mural appeared Monday and was claimed by Banksy on Instagram. The artwork doesn’t reference a specific cause. But activists see it as a comment on the U.K. government’s ban on the group Palestine Action. Banksy is known for politically charged art that often critiques government policies.

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EU--BRITAIN-HEATHROW EVACUATION

Terminal at London’s Heathrow Airport reopens after possible hazardous substance investigation

SUMMARY: Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 has reopened after police found no hazardous substance that forced a partial evacuation. Authorities said about 20 people were treated but not seriously injured. The terminal was evacuated and closed for about three hours as a precaution. Police, firefighters, and ambulance crews responded to the scene. Passengers crowded outside with luggage, some using space blankets to stay warm. The arrivals area stayed open, and other terminals continued operating. The airport apologized for the disruption and said it was working to ensure all departures took off as planned.

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EU--FRANCE-POLITICS

French government collapses in a confidence vote, forcing Macron to seek yet another prime minister

SUMMARY: Legislators have toppled France’s government in a confidence vote. The result on Monday marked a new crisis for Europe’s second-largest economy that obliges President Emmanuel Macron to search for a fourth prime minister in 12 months. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him. Bayrou paid the price for what appeared to be a staggering political miscalculation. He gambled that lawmakers would back his view that France must slash public spending to repair its debts. They instead seized on the vote that he called to gang up against Bayrou. He’s a 74-year-old centrist who was appointed by Macron last December.

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EU--BRITAIN-ROYALS

Prince Harry visits late queen’s grave as UK trip fuels speculation about meeting with King Charles

SUMMARY: Prince Harry has arrived in the U.K. for a visit to his charities, sparking speculation about a potential meeting with his father, King Charles III. British media suggest it could be an opportunity for reconciliation. The trip coincides with the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Harry has had limited contact with his father and brother since moving to California in 2020. The relationship became strained after Harry and his wife, Meghan, aired grievances with the royal family. Harry, who last met Charles in February 2024. has expressed a desire for a reconciliation.

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BUSINESS

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US-ECONOMY-JOBS

New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well

SUMMARY: The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported in the year that ended in March 2025. The department issues the so-called benchmark revisions every year. They are intended to better account for new businesses and ones that had gone out of business. The numbers issued Tuesday are preliminary. Final revisions will come out in February.

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NEPAL-INTERNET FREEDOM

Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom

SUMMARY: Nepal’s crackdown on social media companies, which led to protests and police killing at least 19 people Monday, is part of a yearslong decline of internet freedoms around the world as even democracies seek to curtail online speech. The South Asian country’s government said last week it was blocking most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube. That’s because the companies failed to comply with regulations that required them to register with the government. The move was widely criticized as a tool for censorship and punishing opponents who voice their protests online. Nepal lifted the restrictions on Tuesday a day after mass protests against the ban.

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US--MEDIA-FOX-MURDOCHS

Rupert Murdoch’s family reaches deal on who will control media empire after his death

SUMMARY: Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal on control of his media empire after his death. The agreement ensures no change in direction at Fox News, a popular network for President Donald Trump and conservatives. The deal creates a trust giving control of Fox Corp. to Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert’s chosen heir, along with his younger sisters Grace and Chloe. Lachlan’s three older siblings, Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch, give up any claims to control of Fox and receive stock currently valued at $3.3 billion. The new trust will be in place until 2050, according to terms of the deal.

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FINANCIAL-MARKETS

Stocks tick higher after Wall Street flirts with another record

SUMMARY: Stocks nudged higher ahead of a week with several data reports that could dictate by how much or even whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting in a week. The S&P 500 added 0.2% and finished just below its record set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.5% to a record. AppLovin and Robinhood Markets helped lead the market after learning they will join the S&P 500 index later this month. Trading across Wall Street was relatively quiet ahead of updates coming later this week on the job market and inflation.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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US--CLIMATE-SWEET TOOTH

As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds

SUMMARY: A new study finds that climate change is increasing sugar consumption in the United States. As temperatures rise, Americans, especially those who are poorer and less educated, are drinking more sugary beverages. That results in more than 100 million pounds of added sugar consumed annually compared to pre-industrial times. The study, published in Nature Climate Change, shows that sugar intake increases with temperatures between 54 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Researchers analyzed weather and purchase records from 2004 to 2019. They found that low-income families and people working outdoors consume more sugary drinks. This trend could worsen health inequalities as the climate continues to warm.

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EDUCATION

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US--EDUCATION-TEST SCORES

US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

SUMMARY: A decade-long slide in high school students’ performance in reading and math persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 years. That’s according to results released Tuesday from an exam known as the nation’s report card. Eighth-grade students also lost significant ground in science skills, according to the results from the National Assessment of Education Progress. The assessments were the first since the pandemic for eighth graders in science and 12th graders in reading and math. They reflect a downward drift across grade levels and subject areas in previous releases from NAEP.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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EU--BRITAIN-OBIT-RICK DAVIES

Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81

SUMMARY: Rick Davies, the singer and co-founder of British band Supertramp, has died at 81 after a long battle with cancer. The band said he died Saturday after battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, for more than a decade. Davies co-wrote the band’s music with Roger Hodgson. The group said he was “the voice and pianist behind Supertramp’s most iconic songs, leaving an indelible mark on rock music history.” The band’s 1979 album “Breakfast in America” topped charts in the United States and Canada, won two Grammys and sold over 18 million copies.

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ENT--MUSIC-MTV-VMAS

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at the MTV VMAs with wins and performances

SUMMARY: Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga set the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night with standout moments. Grande won Video of the Year and Best Pop, thanking her “therapists and gay people” in her speech. Gaga, the night’s top nominee, won Artist of the Year and performed at Madison Square Garden. Mariah Carey received the Video Vanguard Award, delivering a medley of her hits. The late Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a tribute performance. Busta Rhymes received the Rock the Bells Visionary Award. Ricky Martin was celebrated as the first-ever Latin Icon. The event was hosted by LL Cool J.

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SPORTS

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FBN--VIKINGS-BEARS

J.J. McCarthy rallies the Vikings in the fourth quarter of his debut for a 27-24 win over the Bears

SUMMARY: J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears. Chicago’s Caleb Williams had his first career rushing touchdown and threw for a score in Ben Johnson’s first game as the Bears’ head coach. McCarthy delivered down the stretch after struggling through the first three quarters. The Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell are counting on the former Michigan star after he missed his rookie season because of a knee injury, and he delivered when it mattered.

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US--SPORTS-SPITTING

Everyone seems to agree: Spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening

SUMMARY: Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez further damaged his reputation. Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles cost himself the chance to play in a season-opening game. Florida’s Brendan Bett gave South Florida a 15-yard gift on its drive that decided its win over the Gators. Their transgression: spitting. In the span of seven days from last Sunday through this past Saturday, there were three high-profile spitting incidents — all immediately and universally reviled, actions the likes of which teammates of the guilty parties couldn’t even justify.

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